Republic of the Philippines

Province of Eastern Samar

Municipality of Arteche
BARANGAY CATUMSAN

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BARANGAY ANTI-DRUG PLAN OF ACTION OF

BARANGAY CATUMSAN, ARTECHE, EASTERN SAMAR IMPLEMENTING THE
PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SAID PLAN ALIGNED AND IN
SUPPORT TO THE BUHAY INGATAN, DROGA’Y AYAWAN (BIDA) PROGRAM

WHEREAS, pursuant to Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the “Department of
the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Act of 1990”, the Department is mandated to promote
peace and order, ensure public safety, and strengthen local governance aimed towards the
effective delivery of basic services to the citizenry. Wherefore, the Department has formulated
plans, programs, and policies to reinforce this mandate;

WHEREAS, in line with the priorities of the current administration to continue the
campaign against illegal drugs “within the framework of law and with respect for human rights
and with focus on rehabilitation and socio-economic development,” the DILG, with the Regional
Offices and local government units, shall implement the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA)
Program.

WHEREAS, the BIDA Program is a holistic approach in countering the proliferation of

illegal and dangerous drugs. It strengthens supply reduction efforts by galvanizing the support of
the community, duty-bearers, and other stakeholders in drug use prevention, law enforcement,
and rehabilitation. Ultimately, BIDA seeks to improve quality of life and safeguard the Filipino
people from criminality and the ill effects of drugs, in a manner that is within the framework of
law and with respect for human rights.

WHEREAS, DILG Memorandum Circular no. 2023-025 entitled Guidelines for the
Implementation of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Program cites the local
government units as the frontline implementers of the BIDA Program. Said Memorandum also
mandates barangays to formulate their Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Plan of Action (BADPA) for
2023-2025 which shall embody their programs, projects, and activities against illegal drugs;

WHEREAS, Barangay Catumsan, Arteche, Eastern Samar, fully supports the BIDA
program and has, through their BADAC, formulated PPAs, incorporated in their BADPA, aligned
with the objectives of the program;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council of Barangay Catumsan,

Arteche, Eastern Samar, in a meeting on April 19, 2023, hereby approves the BADPA for 2023-
2025 implementing programs, projects, and activities, aligned and in full support to the BIDA
Program’s goals and objectives and endorses the same to the Barangay Development Council
for integration in the Barangay Development Plan;

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the BADAC members present at the meeting on April
19, 2023, at Barangay Catumsan, Arteche, Eastern Samar.

Prepared by:

FAUSTO D. LONZAGA
Barangay Secretary

Approved by:

HON. MARIO D. ELLADO HON. GILBERT P. BEATO

Punong Barangay Chairperson on BPOC

HON. EDNING G. REPOSO ZENAIDA P. MENGULLO

Chairperson VAW & VAC Public School Principal
 Republic of the Philippines
Province of Eastern Samar
Municipality of Arteche
BARANGAY CATUMSAN

LOUIGIE M. BANARIO JOELOU M. MECONO

FPTA President Chief Tanod

THELMA G. REBAY HON. ENRICO NUGUIT JR.

Community Volunteer SK Chairperson

NECITAS D. MADEJA ERLINDA LONZAGA

Religious / Inter-Faith Senior Citizen’s Rep